CVE-2024-28995

What it is

SolarWinds Serv-U was susceptible to a directory transversal vulnerability that would allow access to read sensitive files on the host machine.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure.

In the wild

CISA lists this as exploited in real attacks. Treat as urgent.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2024-03-13 20:27 UTC ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
2. 2024-06-06 09:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
3. 2024-07-17 Exploited in the wildAdded to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list
4. 2024-08-07 Remediation deadlineCISA's due date for federal agencies to fix it
5. 2026-06-17 07:22 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: yes, CISA lists it. This puts it above everything that is not.
• Exploit odds: 99.6% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 8.6 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2024-06-06 09:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 07:22 UTC

Added to CISA KEV

2024-07-17

Exploit probability

99.6% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-22 · Path traversal

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Solarwinds serv-u < 15.4.2
• Solarwinds serv-u 15.4.2

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 8.6

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

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